Homebrew Davi (5e) Species Details

To be greeted with stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the Davi. The result of a pact between those of Fey ancestry and those of a more Infernal nature. Their appearance is not their fault but the result of ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.

Indescribable Beauty

With their unique look, Davi would have stuck out like a sore thumb, had it not been for their strong ties to magic. Graceful features augmented just enough by an eyebrow or a gently curved point on their ears, most elves are jealous of such feat of beauty and uniqueness. They have a slightly broader range than humans in height, going below 5' to far over 6', also weighing about the same as an elf. Like Tieflings, they have horns but unlike Tieflings, their horns stray towards smaller sizes with a dull curve rather than a point.

Their tails tend towards 3' in length, swishing, and wagging when one is in deep thought. On the luck of the draw of genetics, a Davi can have extremely sharp canines. Davi coloration encompasses elven bronze and copper as well as more intense shades of red, hair of various coloration, and eyes can go black, red, green, white, silver, or gold with no visible sclera or pupil. Davi can grow sparse facial hair, though it is rare.

The Self-Reliant 'Right Hand'

The strange mix of legacies causes Davi to mature mentally as quickly as humans but with the physical longevity of elves. As such, they have either precious little or inexhaustible patience when they finally mature, having waited 100 years to be considered an adult. Davi tend to work well with others; in fact, their name comes from the Elvish word meaning “right hand.”

They are fantastic at inspiring the masses and leaders, but most prefer to enable others to be their best instead of taking up the limelight for themselves. Davi enjoy pointing out other’s qualities, good or bad. Very few dwell on what happens to their companions when they part ways, preferring to remember them for what they did together. However despite their apparent amicableness, Davi are not quick to trust anyone who claims to be a friend, but when a Davi’s companions demonstrate that they trust him or her, the Davi learns to extend the same trust to them. And once a Davi gives someone loyalty, the Davi is a firm friend or ally for life.

Davi Names

Davi names fall into three broad categories. Davi born into elvish culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger Davi, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.

Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos, Therai

Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta

“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair, Excellence, Fear, Glory, Hope, Ideal, Music, Nowhere, Open, Poetry, Quest, Random, Reverence, Sorrow, Temerity, Torment, Weary

MUTUAL MISTRUST

Much like with their Tiefling cousins people tend to be suspicious of Davi, assuming that their infernal heritage has left its mark on their personality and morality, not just their appearance. Shopkeepers keep a close eye on their goods when Davi enter their stores, the town watch might follow a Davi around for a while, and demagogues blame Davi for strange happenings. The reality, though, is that a Davi’s bloodline doesn’t affect his or her personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most Davi, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others are virtuous. Most are simply very aware of how people respond to them. After dealing with this mistrust throughout youth, a tiefling often develops the ability to overcome prejudice through charm or intimidation.

Davi (5e) Traits

Davi share certain racial traits as a result of their fey ancestry and infernal descent.

Ability Score Increase

Your Dexterity score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2.

Age

Davi mature at the same rate as humans but live centuries longer often exceeding 350 years.

Alignment

Davi have an innate tendency toward chaos, but their moral alignment is not so definitive, with many siding with causes both good and evil.

Size

Davi are about the same size and build as elves, though tend to be taller than most of their kin. (4' 7" +2D8). Your size is Medium (100lbs & x2d4).

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

Thanks to your infernal heritage, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Fey Ancestry

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put you to sleep.

Arcane Lore

You have proficiency in the Arcana skill.

Hellish Resistance

You have resistance to fire damage.

Mixed Magic

You know the thaumaturgy cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast the darkness spell once with this trait and regain the ability to do so when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and Infernal.